AP Human Geography Unit 1 Flashcards
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What type of map do choropleth, flowline, and graduated symbol represent?

thematic

What kind of map represents point A to point B?

reference

Reference maps do not use data.

True

Reference maps represent a theme.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is absolute distance expressed in?

<p>quantitative terms; how far something is in km or m</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relative distance is expressed in what terms?

<p>qualitative terms; time and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does clustered refer to?

<p>things packed together, not a lot of space between</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dispersed refer to?

<p>lots of space between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does distortion refer to in terms of maps?

<p>direction, distance, shape, area</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mercator map, ___ appears larger than ___ even though the latter is way bigger than the former in real life.

<p>Greenland, Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a small-scale map good for?

<p>generalizations; not seeing the full picture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an interrupted map projection?

<p>wedges removed to try removing distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What becomes harder to read in an interrupted map projection?

<p>oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

An interrupted map is not good for what?

<p>navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of an uninterrupted map projection?

<p>more distortion but no break points</p> Signup and view all the answers

An uninterrupted map projection is better for __ and __.

<p>distance and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest problem with maps?

<p>all have distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shape does the Mercator map use?

<p>rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mercator map good at?

<p>direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Mercator projection show size distortion?

<p>at poles</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Mercator projection, developed countries appear larger while less developed countries appear smaller due to their location on the map.

<p>developed - larger / less developed - smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mercator map illustrate, conformal or equal area?

<p>conformal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of projection is the Mercator?

<p>cylindrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Mercator map interrupted?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the Goode Homolosine projection?

<p>John Hall Goode</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Goode Homolosine projection interrupted?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Goode Homolosine projection, landmasses are uninterrupted.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Goode Homolosine projection minimize most distortion in?

<p>size</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Goode Homolosine projection struggle with?

<p>harder to read, and direction is bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category does the Goode Homolosine projection fall into?

<p>pseudocylindrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Goode Homolosine projection illustrate, conformal or equal area?

<p>equal-area</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Goode Homolosine is a ___ map, meaning multiple images are overlaid on top of one another to create one image.

<p>composite</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fuller projection good at?

<p>showing size and shape of landmasses, and not interrupting them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Fuller projection hard to interpret?

<p>doesn't use cardinal directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Fuller projection interrupted?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that the Fuller projection is a compromised projection?

<p>it tries to minimize distortion by kind of spreading it all around</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general shape of the Robinson projection?

<p>almost a full rectangle but corners shaved off</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Robinson minimize distortion?

<p>by spreading it through every aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What four things all have distortion in the Robinson map?

<p>shape, size, distance, and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Robinson projection interrupted?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thematic and Reference Maps

  • Thematic maps, like choropleth, flowline, and graduated symbol maps, emphasize specific themes or data.
  • Reference maps are used for navigation from point A to point B and do not utilize data focused on specific themes.

Distance Concepts

  • Absolute distance measures space quantitatively in kilometers or meters.
  • Relative distance describes qualitative terms like time and direction, often indicated by a compass rose.

Spatial Arrangement

  • Clustered refers to items packed closely together.
  • Dispersed indicates significant space between items.

Map Distortion

  • Distortion affects direction, distance, shape, and area; all maps compromise in some areas.
  • Mercator projections exaggerate size, making Greenland appear larger than Africa despite Africa's actual size.

Map Types and Characteristics

  • Small-scale maps generalize information and may not provide a complete picture.
  • Interrupted map projections remove wedges of the map to minimize distortion but complicate ocean readability and navigation.
  • Uninterrupted maps provide better accuracy for distance and direction but contain more distortion.

Mercator Projection

  • The Mercator projection has a rectangular shape and excels at representing direction.
  • It is conformal, maintaining angles while sacrificing size accuracy, especially at the poles.
  • Developed regions appear larger, while less developed regions appear smaller due to their placement on the map.

Goode Homolosine Projection

  • Named after John Hall Goode, this projection is interrupted and minimizes distortion for landmasses while maximizing size accuracy.
  • It is pseudocylindrical and follows an equal-area format, useful for representing size correctly.
  • Struggles with usability for direction, particularly in marine navigation.

Fuller Projection

  • The Fuller projection accurately represents size and shape without interruptions but is difficult to interpret due to the absence of cardinal directions.
  • It is an interrupted, compromised projection, aiming to spread distortion evenly across the map.

Robinson Projection

  • The Robinson projection features a nearly rectangular shape with rounded corners and minimizes distortion through an even spread.
  • All four map aspects - shape, size, distance, and direction - experience some level of distortion.
  • It is an uninterrupted type of projection, balancing visual representation with navigational usability.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts in AP Human Geography with this flashcard quiz focusing on Unit 1. From different types of maps to the characteristics of reference maps, these flashcards cover essential vocabulary and definitions relevant to this topic. Perfect for AP exam preparation.

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